Events

Rend Lake College Class of '13 crosses stage at 46th Commencement

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Monday, May 20th, 2013, 4:47pm

Rend Lake College Class of '13 crosses stage at 46th Commencement

INA, IL (KFVS) - Rend Lake College officials send their thanks and congratulations to the Class of 2013.

The 46th Annual RLC Commencement was held May 18 in James Waugh Gymnasium. Dr. Jeannie Mitchell, a psychology professor at RLC, was the guest speaker.

A total of 860 graduates were conferred 773 Associate Degrees and 651 Occupational Certificates.

The Rend Lake College Class of 2013 is:
(All hometowns Ill. unless noted otherwise)

ALMA - William Andrew Williams

ANNA - Chad M. Buchanan, Cassie Jane Newberry

ARCOLA - Taylor Nicole Thomas

ARGENTA - Kyle Raymond Powars

ASHEBORO, N.C. - Eric John Tozzi

ASHLEY - Jessica Garrison

BELLE RIVE - Taylor Renee Adams, Larry P. Caldwell, Cory Drew Capps, Gale Lee Hefner, Heston Wayne Mays, Samuel Alan Oliger, Beverly Ann Sears

Tami Donley of Ewing is handed her Associate in Applied Science Degree in Office Systems Technology.

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Hospice of Southern Illinois holds volunteer appreciation dinner

Submitted by James Long, Digital Content Producer

Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 11:49am

Hospice of Southern Illinois holds volunteer appreciation dinner

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS (KFVS) - Several volunteers were honored at the Hospice of Southern Illinois' volunteer appreciation dinner held in April.

30 years of service:

Adrienne Villotti of Mascoutah, Clare Schmidt of Belleville, Lucille Trentman of Mascoutah, and Sr. Leona Luechtefeld of Belleville.

The Butterfly Award:

Kathy Murphy of Fairview Heights, Ginny Costello of Collinsville, Marie & James Broshears of Royalton, Linda Rozycki of Glen Carbon, Dennis Blom of Edwardsville, and Jeanne Arro of Maryville.

The Hospice would like to thank all volunteers for their continued support and for sharing their time and talents to help patients and their families.

These dedicated volunteers are an integral part of the interdisciplinary team helping to provide care for those individuals during their end-of-life journey.

Butterfly Award winners (Source: Hospice of Southern Illinois)

Adrienne Villotti of Mascoutah (Source: Hospice of Southern Illinois)

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Anna swimming pool to open May 28

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013, 5:13pm

ANNA, IL (KFVS) - The swimming pool in Anna will be opened Monday, May 28.

The City says it will be closed for Fourth of July.

Public Swim

Sunday-Saturday 1:00pm-5:00pm
Sunday-Saturday except for Thursdays-$3.00 for three years old & up
Thursday is Dollar Day
Passes: $25.00 for 10 sessions (available at the pool)

Lap Swim

Monday-Saturday 12:00pm-1:00pm & 5:00pm-6:00pm
(No lap swim from 5:00pm-6:00pm on 6/6, 7/10, 7/17, and 7/28 due to swim meets)
(No lap swim from 12:00pm-1:00pm on 6/23 due to swim meet)

Private Parties

Sunday-Saturday 6:00pm-7:50pm and 8:00pm-9:50pm
$125.00 for less than 50 people
$150.00 for more than 50 people
(must be booked in advance)
(Parties not available 6/6, 7/10, 7/17, and 7/28 due to swim meets)

Swim Lessons

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5KFVS celebrating 5 years, share your race pictures with us!

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Monday, May 13th, 2013, 5:21pm

5KFVS celebrating 5 years, share your race pictures with us!

The 5KFVS Run/Walk is coming up! It will be May 18 in downtown Cape Girardeau, Mo.

This year, to celebrate the 5th year, we're adding a 12K!

Have you ran the 5KFVS, or even ran all five years? We want to see your photos from past events!

Send your photos to cNews@kfvs12.com or click here to upload them. Don't forget to include your name and where you're from.

We'll share the pictures online and possibly on-air!

Have you signed up yet? You can click here to visit the 5KFVS website where you can find more information and the sign-up form for this year's race.

You can see the pictures we have so far by clicking here to see the slideshow.

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Anna council meeting May 21

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Thursday, May 9th, 2013, 4:19pm

ANNA, IL (KFVS) - The next City of Anna Council Meeting will be May 21.

The meeting will be at 5 p.m.

You can click here to visit the City of Anna online.

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28th Annual Fishing Expedition for Special Populations held at Bleyer Lake

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Wednesday, May 8th, 2013, 12:45pm

28th Annual Fishing Expedition for Special Populations held at Bleyer Lake

JACKSON COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - The 28th Annual Fishing Expedition for Special Populations was held Wednesday, May 8 at Bleyer Lake.

More than 1,300 Special Population youngsters and adults, volunteers, and staff lined the shores of Bleyer Lake for this event. They spent the day fishing and were provided a picnic lunch. All of the fishing equipment is provided free of charge to the participants.

Bleyer Lake is located 1.5 miles south of Midland Inn, just off Country Club Road.

The participants came from southern Illinois schools and sheltered workshops in Jackson, Williamson, Union and other surrounding counties.

The event began at 9 a.m. and concludes at 2 p.m.

Volunteers for the Fishing Expedition helped participants with their fishing equipment, baited fishing hooks and encouraged their efforts.

Before the event, Carly O'Keefe caught a fish to get them ready for the kids.

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28th Annual Fishing Expedition for Special Populations May 8

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Wednesday, May 8th, 2013, 7:00am

28th Annual Fishing Expedition for Special Populations May 8

(KFVS) - The 28th Annual Fishing Expedition for Special Populations is scheduled for Wednesday, May 8 at Bleyer Lake.

Bleyer Lake is located about 1.5 miles south of Midland Inn, just off of County Club Road.

Over 1,300 special population youngsters and adults, volunteers and staff will line the shores of Bleyer Laek for this event. They will spend the day fishing and will be provided a picnic lunch. All of the fishing equipment is provided free of charged to the participants.

The participants will come from Southern Ililnois schools and sheltered worshops in Jackson, Williamson, Union and other surrounding counties. The event begins at 9 a.m. and concludes at 2 p.m.

Volunteers are needed to help participants with their fishing equipment, bait fishing hooks and encourage their efforts. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old, unless accompanied by a parent or school official.

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